Wamako
Wamako is a town and Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Northwestern Nigeria. It lies just outside and is known for its academic institutions, agriculture, and Hausa - Fulani culture.- Type: Town with 179,000 residents
- Description: LGA and town in Sokoto State, Nigeria
- Also known as: “Wamakka”
Wamako
- Categories: local government area of Nigeria and locality
- Location: Sokoto State, North West Nigeria, Nigeria, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
13.03° or 13° 1′ 48″ north
Longitude
5.1062° or 5° 6′ 22″ east
Population
179,000
Elevation
257 metres (843 feet)
Open location code
7F5724J4+2F
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=town
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Wikidata ID
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